chapter 14 Flashcards
adaptive immunity
the ability to recognize and remember specific antigens and mount an attack on them
adenoids
mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
antibody
protein produced by B cells to destroy antigens
antigen
substance that the body recognizes as foreign
axillary nodes
lymph nodes in the armpit
B cell
lymphocyte that mature into a plasma cell to secrete antibodies
cell mediated immunity
t cells respond to antigens and destroy them
cervical nodes
lymph nodes in the neck region
complement system
set of protein in the blood that help antibodies kill their target
cytokines
proteins secreted by cytotoxic T cells to aid in antigen destruction
cytotoxic T cell
lymphocyte that directly kill antigens
dendritic cell
antigen presenting cell, shows T and B cells what to attack
helper T cell
lymphocyte that aids B cells and stimulates T cells
humoral immunity
B cells produce antibodies after exposure to specific antigens
immunity
body’s ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins that damage tissue and organs
immunoglobulins
antibodies such as IgA, IgG, IgE, IgM, IgD, secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen
immunotherapy
use of immune cells, antibodies, or vaccines to treat or prevent disease
inguinal nodes
lymph nodes in the groin region
interferons
proteins secreted by T cells and other cells to aid and regulate the immune response
interleukins
proteins that stimulate the growth of B and T lymphocytes
interstitial fluid
fluid in the spaces between cells
lymph
thin, watery fluid found within lymphatic vessels and collected from tissues throughout the body
lymph capillaries
tiniest lymphatic vessels
lymphoid organs
lymph nodes, spleen and thymus gland
lymph node
collection of stationary solid lymphatic tissue along lymph vessel, contains cells that fight infection
lymph vessel
carrier of lymph throughout the body
macrophage
large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body
mediastinal nodes
lymph nodes in the area between the lungs in the thoracic cavity
mesenteric nodes
lymph nodes in the mesentery